Trump Slams Dems, Some Republicans After Healthcare Bill Fails

Leah Barkoukis | July 18, 2017 9:44 AM

President Trump slammed Democrats and some Republicans on Twitter Tuesday morning after any prospect of passing the GOP’s Better Care Reconciliation Act collapsed Monday when Republican Sens. Jerry Moran and Mike Lee joined their colleagues Sens. Rand Paul and Susan Collins in coming out against the legislation.

“We were let down by all of the Democrats and a few Republicans. Most Republicans were loyal, terrific & worked really hard. We will return!” he said.

We were let down by all of the Democrats and a few Republicans. Most Republicans were loyal, terrific & worked really hard. We will return!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 18, 2017

He also suggested Congress should let Obamacare take its course and fail and then begin working on a better healthcare plan.

“As I have always said, let ObamaCare fail and then come together and do a great healthcare plan. Stay tuned!” he added.

As I have always said, let ObamaCare fail and then come together and do a great healthcare plan. Stay tuned!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 18, 2017

Trump then blamed Democrats for obstruction and said Republicans need to pick up even more House and Senate seats in the midterms to have greater majorities.

“With only a very small majority, the Republicans in the House & Senate need more victories next year since Dems totally obstruct, no votes!” he wrote.